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Burgenland's best photographers: prize winners and exhibition in Güssing!
On October 14th, 2025, Mayor Knor will open the exhibition of Burgenland professional photographers in Güssing with 28 impressive works.
Burgenland's best photographers: prize winners and exhibition in Güssing!
Local photography shines in the foyer of the Güssing town hall! The exhibition of Burgenland professional photographers is currently showing the 28 best photos from the region, and five of these outstanding works come directly from Güssing. The vernissage was ceremoniously opened by Mayor Vinzenz Knor, who praised the creativity and technical skills of the photographers. The exhibition is on view until October 20th during town hall opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm and Friday from 8am to 12pm, perfect for a visit to enjoy the impressive works.
This year the state awards for professional photographers were presented for the fourth time. Over 270 members had the opportunity to submit their best work in ten different categories. The jury assessed the criteria of creativity, competence, technical ability and artistic potential. A total of 17 photographers were honored, which shows how high the standard of Burgenland photography is.
Excellent photographers
A very special highlight of the exhibition is the success of Erwin Muik, who took first place in the sports category with an impressive picture of the basketball player Christoph Astl. But Muik didn't just stop at this success: he also achieved two third places in the illustration and creative portrait categories. René Pöschlmayer won the AI fusion category, setting an example for the innovative use of technologies in photography. Martin Pfeiffer from Rosenberg was able to secure a great second place in the nature/landscape category of the competition.
Here is an overview of the placements in the individual categories:
| category | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| illustration | Paul Szimàk, Müllendorf | Eric Halwax, Mörbisch | Erwin Muik, Güssing |
| Nature/landscape | Birgit Ehrenreich, St. Margarethen | Martin Pfeiffer, Rosenberg | Maria Hollunder, Oggau |
| Creative portrait | Paul Szimàk, Müllendorf | Eric Halwax, Mörbisch | Erwin Muik, Güssing |
| sport | Erwin Muik, Güssing | Eric Halwax, Mörbisch | Jennifer Vass, Oberwart |
| AI Fusion category | René Pöschlmayer, Güssing | ||
Outlook and further events
Parallel to the exhibition in Güssing, Silvia Hoanzl's exhibition in the Gerersdorf open-air museum will also be highlighted. The final event in the artist village of Neumarkt is also on the calendar. There are many opportunities for photography enthusiasts to discover the local art scene and appreciate the works of talented artists.
In addition to these exciting events, photographers will also be interested in this year's special photo competition 2024 from the DVF Journal, which runs until November 17, 2024. Participants can submit up to three images that are no older than 12 months. A bar awaits the best entries with prizes worth over 3,000 euros. It is an ideal opportunity for creativity and visibility in the photography scene. Further information can be found on the [DVF] website (https://www.dvf-fotografie.de/seiten/aktuelle-gewinne.html).
So stay curious and take a look at the great photographic art in Güssing - it's a real feast for the eyes!